Description
I acquired this rare and beautiful knife belt with knife, sheath and small purse in Mashad, north-eastern Iran, approximately 30 years ago and I've had it tucked away in a chest ever since! It is now time to sell it!
Made by Lakai Uzbeks at the end of the 19th century, the belt is very finely embroidered in silk as is the embroidery on the silk purse and knife sheath. The long knife itself, is protected in a leather sheath which slots into the silk embroidered sheath. At each end of the belt, amulets are sewn on, probably as a symbol of protection to the owner.
This is a truly wonderful, rare item and would make a fabulous wall decoration.
Size: The belt is 96cm long x 8cm wide excluding knife sheath and purse. (3' 2" x 3").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM/LK1
Dimensions
Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 96 cm (38")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
Antique Knife Belt and Purse, Lakai Uzbeks, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.
Price
£650
| $809 USD | €781 EUR
Item Ref
BM/LK1
Description
I acquired this rare and beautiful knife belt with knife, sheath and small purse in Mashad, north-eastern Iran, approximately 30 years ago and I've had it tucked away in a chest ever since! It is now time to sell it!
Made by Lakai Uzbeks at the end of the 19th century, the belt is very finely embroidered in silk as is the embroidery on the silk purse and knife sheath. The long knife itself, is protected in a leather sheath which slots into the silk embroidered sheath. At each end of the belt, amulets are sewn on, probably as a symbol of protection to the owner.
This is a truly wonderful, rare item and would make a fabulous wall decoration.
Size: The belt is 96cm long x 8cm wide excluding knife sheath and purse. (3' 2" x 3").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM/LK1
Dimensions
Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 96 cm (38")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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